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Guinea Pig

Latin name

Cavia porcellus

Class

Mammals

Order

Rodentia

Family

Caviidae

IUCN Status

Domesticated

Habitat

Domestic

Distribution

Andean region of South America

General Information

Guinea pigs are a domestic member of the cavy family and are very popular as pets. Like pigs, the females are called sows and the males are called boars. After a long gestation period of 63 days, the young are born fully developed. Like humans, Guinea pigs are unable to produce Vitamin C and need a constant source of it in their diet.

Lifespan: 6 years

Fun Fact

Guinea pigs are very social and communicate with each other through a variety of different chirps, chattering and whistles.

Keeper Notes

Our guinea pigs are a variety of different colours and become very excited when its feeding time.